Humans will be genetically modified for the first time in Europe

Humans will be genetically modified for the first time in Europe after regulators have given the go ahead to trial DNA-splicing therapy.

A destructive blood disorder known as beta thalassaemia, which reduces the production of haemoglobin, could be cured using this therapy.

Haemoglobin carries the oxygen the body needs to its cells and without sufficient amounts those with the disease can be left with bone deformities, anaemia, slow growth, fatigue and shortness of breath.

Scientists at the biotech company Crispr hope that they can alter the body’s code to stop the genetic mutation and restore healthy levels of haemoglobin.

Featured Image: Agnes/Flickr

The article, "Humans will be genetically modified for the first time in Europe", was syndicated from and first appeared at: https://www.intellihub.com/humans-will-be-genetically-modified-for-the-first-time-in-europe/.

You may find more great articles by Daily Mail on https://www.intellihub.com/.